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School Construction is Stimulus

Posted on February 6, 2009 by billmanzi

In a true sign of just how short sighted the Republican Party is now we have the spectacle of Republican senators, including so called moderates like Susan Collins of Maine, trumpeting the fact that they are working overtime to eliminate … Continue reading →

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Guy Glodis Flexes His Fundraising Muscle

Posted on February 5, 2009 by billmanzi

The State House News Service is reporting that an impressive group of “hosts” will be running a fundraiser next week for the High Sheriff of Worcester County, Guy Glodis. The fundraising event will be hosted by former Senate President Robert … Continue reading →

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The Time for Action is Now

Posted on February 5, 2009 by billmanzi

The Obama Administration, seeing momentum slip away from the stimulus package, has launched a political offensive to try to regain the high ground in this debate. The President has been wheeled out repeatedly and is now taking on Republican arguments … Continue reading →

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Who wins the big game today?

Posted on February 1, 2009 by billmanzi

Who do you like today? Pittsburgh is my choice. Defense will harry Kurt Warner and shut down the high flying Arizona offense. Pittsburgh offense will move the ball with a balanced ball control attack, keeping Warner off the field for … Continue reading →

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Steele Elected Chair of the R.N.C.

Posted on January 31, 2009 by billmanzi

Former Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele was elected as the new Chair of the Republican National Committee yesterday. Steele defeated a large field of candidates, including the incumbent Mike Duncan, who had been handpicked by President George Bush. Steele’s election … Continue reading →

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The Governor’s 2009 9-c cuts detailed

Posted on January 29, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick yesterday detailed his 9-c cuts by community, as well as producing a plan to balance the FY2009 state budget. The cuts were not good news for cities and towns in the Merrimack Valley. Methuen’s mid year cut … Continue reading →

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McAuliffe Takes Off in Virginia

Posted on January 27, 2009 by billmanzi

Clintonista Terry McAuliffe is running for Governor in Virginia, and he is already on the air with ads. McAuliffe faces a three way primary in Virginia, and his entry into the race gives it some national sparkle (and plenty of … Continue reading →

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The Globe Gets it Right on Municipal Healthcare

Posted on January 26, 2009 by billmanzi

The Boston Globe wrote a lead editorial today that accurately depicted the Governor’s municipal healthcare proposal as not at all helpful to municipalities. From the Globe: GOVERNOR Patrick is asking mayors, selectmen, and town managers to make cheesecake out of … Continue reading →

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The Banking and Finance Sector Crater

Posted on January 21, 2009 by billmanzi

On his first full day in office President Obama is facing a global banking crisis that has been getting worse instead of better, with an initial application of help from governments around the world having little impact. The figures are … Continue reading →

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Wages in deflationary spiral

Posted on January 19, 2009 by billmanzi

The Wall Street Journal has a piece in Saturday detailing the downward spiral of wages in the private sector. The deflationary spiral we are starting to enter will need to be stopped soon or the consequences, in my opinion, will … Continue reading →

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